Tom Hicks is a core member of the firm’s global Financial Services team. With more than 20 years of executive search experience, he is a trusted client advisor to industry leaders across the insurance industry. Tom has particular expertise recruiting non-executive directors, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, sales and marketing directors, HR directors, Chief Underwriting Officers and claims directors for global, regional and local roles. Based in London, he advises clients of all sizes, ownership models and geographies, with a particular focus on general insurance, specialty and life & retirement.

Previous Experience

Tom joined Russell Reynolds Associates after more than 15 years with another leading global executive search firm, where he was a Senior Client Partner in the global Insurance Practice. In this role, he led the Insurance Sector in the UK and was a member of the firm’s global Financial Market Practice. Tom began his executive search career with leading executive search and advisory firms in London, where he specialized in insurance and consumer banking.

Education & Affiliations

Tom holds a BA in history from the University of Reading.